» Vol 29 No 8 | 2/20-2/26 http://www.nwasianweekly.com Fri, 17 May 2013 23:38:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Local Cambodian family loses son and house in fire http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/local-cambodian-family-loses-son-and-house-in-fire/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/local-cambodian-family-loses-son-and-house-in-fire/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:31:35 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6713 It was dark that Monday evening. The usual silence on Feb. 1 was about to be interrupted at the intersection of Fifth Avenue South and South Trenton Street in Seattle.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/local-cambodian-family-loses-son-and-house-in-fire/feed/ 1 Immigration advocates urge comprehensive reform in 2010 http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/immigration-advocates-urge-comprehensive-reform-in-2010/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/immigration-advocates-urge-comprehensive-reform-in-2010/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:28:17 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6709 In his State of the Union address on Jan. 27, President Obama encouraged both houses of Congress to “continue the work of fixing our broken immigration system – to secure our borders, enforce our laws, and ensure that everyone who plays by the rules can contribute to our economy and enrich our nation.”

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/immigration-advocates-urge-comprehensive-reform-in-2010/feed/ 60 Make it six: Ohno ties Blair for most U.S. medals http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/make-it-six-ohno-ties-blair-for-most-u-s-medals/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/make-it-six-ohno-ties-blair-for-most-u-s-medals/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:25:26 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6707 VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Boxed out by the South Koreans, with all hope of a medal appearing lost, Apolo Anton Ohno could only count on the freakishness of short track to pull it out.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/make-it-six-ohno-ties-blair-for-most-u-s-medals/feed/ 0 Indian ashram teaches poor girls to think big http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/indian-ashram-teaches-poor-girls-to-think-big/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/indian-ashram-teaches-poor-girls-to-think-big/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:23:05 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6705 DEHRADUN, India (AP) — In the pre-dawn fog of winter, a gong peals once and girls wrapped in shawls and head scarves emerge from their dormitories to attend Hindu prayers. A fire is lit as their young voices chant ancient Sanskrit verses.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/indian-ashram-teaches-poor-girls-to-think-big/feed/ 1 Washington Muslims meet with lawmakers to discuss Islamophobia and low-income housing http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/washington-muslims-meet-with-lawmakers-to-discuss-islamophobia-and-low-income-housing/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/washington-muslims-meet-with-lawmakers-to-discuss-islamophobia-and-low-income-housing/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:22:09 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6703 Nearly 500 Washington Muslims met with legislators last month on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of the 2010 Washington State Muslims Day at the Capitol.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/washington-muslims-meet-with-lawmakers-to-discuss-islamophobia-and-low-income-housing/feed/ 0 Japan says 3 whalers injured by activists http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/japan-says-3-whalers-injured-by-activists/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/japan-says-3-whalers-injured-by-activists/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:21:31 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6701 SYDNEY (AP) — Three crew members of a Japanese whaling vessel suffered face and eye injuries from acid fired by anti-whaling protesters during their latest clash in the Antarctic Ocean, their Japanese employers said Friday, Feb. 12.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/japan-says-3-whalers-injured-by-activists/feed/ 1 Native Hawaiians discontented with tourism http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/native-hawaiians-discontented-with-tourism/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/native-hawaiians-discontented-with-tourism/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:20:30 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6699 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s tourism industry has long touted the islands’ native culture as a selling point to prospective visitors — such as leis, luaus, and the “aloha spirit.”

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/native-hawaiians-discontented-with-tourism/feed/ 0 Chinese seen as potential Alaska gas customer http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/chinese-seen-as-potential-alaska-gas-customer/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/chinese-seen-as-potential-alaska-gas-customer/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:18:51 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6697 JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska officials are looking to China, in what some believe will be that country’s strong demand for natural gas, to help the state advance its long-held pipeline dreams.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/chinese-seen-as-potential-alaska-gas-customer/feed/ 0 World’s tallest Chinese baby on the way? http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/world%e2%80%99s-tallest-chinese-baby-on-the-way/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/world%e2%80%99s-tallest-chinese-baby-on-the-way/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:16:41 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6694 Looks like it’s time for another update on your favorite Asian American celebrities! This past month, Tila Tequila made a fool of herself, Yao Ming finds out that he is becoming a father, the Black Eyed Peas head home with three Grammy awards, John Park makes his mark on American Idol, and “Lost” returns. Plus, I have updates on awards, television shows, and movies.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/world%e2%80%99s-tallest-chinese-baby-on-the-way/feed/ 1 Cuteness alert: Lunar New Year Children’s Parade Contest draws nearly 80 kids http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/cuteness-alert-lunar-new-year-children%e2%80%99s-parade-contest-draws-nearly-80-kids/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/cuteness-alert-lunar-new-year-children%e2%80%99s-parade-contest-draws-nearly-80-kids/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:09:41 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6690 On Feb. 13, children and their parents braved the rain to come out and participate in the inaugural Children’s Parade and Contest, organized by the Northwest Asian Weekly and sponsored by Panda Express. Of the nearly 80 participants, there were 20 finalists who received tickets from the Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, and Woodland Park Zoo. The three winners got tickets and $50, $30, and $20, respectively, from the parade sponsors.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/cuteness-alert-lunar-new-year-children%e2%80%99s-parade-contest-draws-nearly-80-kids/feed/ 0 A tiger’s stripes http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/a-tiger%e2%80%99s-stripes/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/a-tiger%e2%80%99s-stripes/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:02:47 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6688 The year of 2010 yields a promising 365 days for the metal tiger. A vigorous, hardworking, and roller-coaster kind of year, the forecast is anything but boring. Individuals born in the year of the tiger are known for their love of competition and fierce protection of loved ones. Though they are natural born leaders, they can also become stubborn if they realize they’re not in charge.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/a-tiger%e2%80%99s-stripes/feed/ 1 Gotta picky eater? http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/gotta-picky-eater/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/gotta-picky-eater/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:58:21 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6686 Here are some kid-friendly options, as well as modern approaches to classics, that will please the children — in addition to the children at heart — in your family.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/gotta-picky-eater/feed/ 0 Editorial: Asians win proudly at the Winter Olympics! http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/editorial-asians-win-proudly-at-the-winter-olympics/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/editorial-asians-win-proudly-at-the-winter-olympics/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:53:14 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6684 Remember when we all cheered for Asian Americans Kristi Yamaguchi and Michelle Kwan? Gone are the days when we sat as a nation, riveted in front of our TVs, watching women’s figure skating during the Winter Olympics. So what’s there to cheer for in 2010?

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/editorial-asians-win-proudly-at-the-winter-olympics/feed/ 0 Column: Pacman don’t need no ’roids, he’s got dynamite! http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/column-pacman-don%e2%80%99t-need-no-%e2%80%99roids-he%e2%80%99s-got-dynamite/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/column-pacman-don%e2%80%99t-need-no-%e2%80%99roids-he%e2%80%99s-got-dynamite/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:49:53 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6680 By Mark Lee Northwest Asian Weekly The Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight has now been called off.  Pacquiao has also filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayweather, his father Floyd Sr., his uncle Roger, and Golden Boy Promotions for allegedly accusing him of using performance-enhancing drugs. The controversy started after Pacquiao knocked out British [...]

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/column-pacman-don%e2%80%99t-need-no-%e2%80%99roids-he%e2%80%99s-got-dynamite/feed/ 78 Blog: Don’t ever believe that if it rains, no one will show up. http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/blog-don%e2%80%99t-ever-believe-that-if-it-rains-no-one-will-show-up/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/blog-don%e2%80%99t-ever-believe-that-if-it-rains-no-one-will-show-up/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:45:49 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6678 Organizers of the Chinatown/ID Lunar New Year Celebration, the CIDBIA, prayed that there would be no rain on Lunar New Year’s eve.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/blog-don%e2%80%99t-ever-believe-that-if-it-rains-no-one-will-show-up/feed/ 0 Jan. 26: Municipal League of King County announces 2010 civic awardees http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/jan-26-municipal-league-of-king-county-announces-2010-civic-awardees/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/jan-26-municipal-league-of-king-county-announces-2010-civic-awardees/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:37:09 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6670 The Municipal League of King County will commemorate its 100th year by hosting its Centennial Celebration Dinner on March 18. At the event, this year’s civic award winners will receive their awards.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/jan-26-municipal-league-of-king-county-announces-2010-civic-awardees/feed/ 0 Dec. 6: 2010 NAAAP Seattle elects board of directors http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/dec-6-2010-naaap-seattle-elects-board-of-directors/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/dec-6-2010-naaap-seattle-elects-board-of-directors/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:35:57 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6668 On Dec. 6, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Seattle Chapter held their elections at the Tea Palace in Renton.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/dec-6-2010-naaap-seattle-elects-board-of-directors/feed/ 0 Feb. 6–7: Great turnout at Sponge’s Lantern Festival Celebration http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/feb-6%e2%80%937-great-turnout-at-sponge%e2%80%99s-lantern-festival-celebration/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/feb-6%e2%80%937-great-turnout-at-sponge%e2%80%99s-lantern-festival-celebration/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:32:23 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6666 Sponge hosted its Lantern Festival Celebration at its Issaquah and Seattle locations where families were able to make paper lanterns and sample dumplings. About 100 people turned up at each location.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/feb-6%e2%80%937-great-turnout-at-sponge%e2%80%99s-lantern-festival-celebration/feed/ 0 Feb. 7: Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America rings in the new year with Setsubun http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/feb-7-tsubaki-grand-shrine-of-america-rings-in-the-new-year-with-setsubun/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/feb-7-tsubaki-grand-shrine-of-america-rings-in-the-new-year-with-setsubun/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:31:11 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6664 Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America hosted Setsubun-sai to celebrate the beginning of spring. The festival took place in Granite Falls, Wash.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/feb-7-tsubaki-grand-shrine-of-america-rings-in-the-new-year-with-setsubun/feed/ 0 February: UW Provost Phyllis Wise in book, “Women of Color and Social Justice” http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/february-uw-provost-phyllis-wise-in-book-%e2%80%9cwomen-of-color-and-social-justice%e2%80%9d/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/02/february-uw-provost-phyllis-wise-in-book-%e2%80%9cwomen-of-color-and-social-justice%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:27:03 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=6662 University of Washington Provost and Executive Vice President Phyllis Wise wrote the foreword in a book entitled, “Women of Color and Social Justice: Taking their Rightful Place,” edited by Richard Greggory Johnson III and G.L.A. Harris.

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